Trouble, and Comfort

Posted on Wed 27 January 2016 in Blog

When you are a Christian, trouble of all kinds is normal. But that is not the point of this article. The point of it is:

My Christian Friend, isn't it a wonderful thing knowing that your life and times are in the hands of Jesus Our Lord?

I have been through many hard times in this earthly life, and continue to have many problems and troubles. I'm sure that will not change until our Lord comes for us, or I pass through the doorway of death to him. One thing that I've learned from all of these troubles is that I'm never alone.

When I was a young man, I went through a severe crisis of faith. I thought at the time that God had abandoned me - I even thought I was mistaken to believe. I had no perspective on the problem; I was being consumed by it. I was seeing a Christian counselor at the time, and during one session, something she said to me opened my eyes. For the first time, I truly looked at what was going on - and realized that far from being abandoned, God had been carrying me! It was that experience that opened my eyes to the fact that He truely does care for us - and does what is best for us - whether we understand it or not.

I am older now, and have been through many hard times since, but God has never abandoned me. My believing friend, if you are having a rough time right now, take heart! Take all your cares to God Our Father in the name of Jesus. Put your trust in Him, for he will never fail you! For as he says in Luke:

Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. (Luke 12:6-7, KJV)

You know that crisis I referred to above? It demonstrated to me another principle of God's great love for us. Looking back, I could see I was being chastened by Him. You see, I was using "Christian" morality to try to justify disobedience to his will - and underneath all my hypocrisy, I knew better. In order to correct me, he had to get my attention - and that took a lot, for I can be very stubborn at times! Though it was very painful at the time - I'm very, very glad now that He did it! And, it also showed me just how much Jesus cares for me (and does care for you)!

Till next time,

Duane